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A How-To Guide to Records Storage: Ancillary Insight for Self-Storage Operators

In the self-storage industry, records storage is considered an ancillary service, but it has the potential of being the most profitable of a self-storage operator's non-core offerings. Some self-storage companies have done so well with the service that they've developed a ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Creating a Boutique Records-Storage Center in Your Existing Self-Storage Operation: High Yield at Very Little Cost

Adding a boutique records-storage center to an existing self-storage operation can yield a high return per square foot with long-term contracts. It requires very little capital and no additional manpower. Read how records storage can generate some add-on profit. ...More
August 18, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
FileMan Releases ‘Training in a Box’ for Operators of Records Management and Storage Facilities

File Managers Inc. (FileMan), a provider of consultative services and training materials for operators of records-management facilities, has released a new “training in a box” course that focuses on sales and sales management. ...More
June 1, 2011
Posted in News
Top Self-Storage Moments of 2010

Last year, I created a “Self-Storage Top 10” chronicling the top 10 things that happened at ISS in 2009. Here’s my 2010 “top” moments in no particular order. ...More
December 30, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing, Technology
Creating a Disaster-Protection Plan for Self-Storage: Before, During and After

Self-storage operators should take a simple approach to disaster planning, building a plan that doesn’t interfere with day-to-day operation. ...More
December 1, 2010 By Cary McGovern
Posted in Articles, Management
Records-Storage Management Company 'Fileman' Signs 500th Client

File Managers Inc. (Fileman) recently signed its 500th records and information management services client. ...More
October 25, 2010
Posted in News
Delving Into Data Storage: Self-Storage Operators Find New Ancillary Income and Help Customers With Computer Backups

This article de-mystifies data storage and explains why self-storage operators should consider it as an ancillary for their business. If done correctly, the service can be simple, inexpensive and a consistent money-maker with little or no risk. ...More
August 15, 2010 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles
Selecting Records-Storage Software: Guidelines for Self-Storage Operators

If you’re thinking about adding records storage as an ancillary service to your self-storage operation, one of the most perplexing decisions is the selection of software. This article discusses the factors you should consider. ...More
March 14, 2010 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles
Revisiting Records Storage in 2010: Can It Help Your Self-Storage Business?

Ten years ago, records storage was considered to be in opposition to self-storage. Since then hundreds, if not thousands, of self-storage facilities have entered the records-storage business. This article explains what’s happened to change the perception of records storage ...More
November 25, 2009 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles
Records Storage: A Good Add-On for Self-Storage, Even in a Down Economy

Records storage can be the No. 1 revenue-producing ancillary service in self-storage: It’s up in a down economy and up in an up economy. Learn how to get started in this dynamic industry, the primary models for commercial records storage, and how to manage pricing and ...More
September 9, 2009 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues

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